How far is Bellevue, WA from Auburn, WA?
The driving distance from Bellevue, WA to Auburn, WA is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in King County, Washington.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Auburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Auburn.
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Start on the route
14 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Bellevue Way Northeast
656 ft · 23 sec · Bellevue Way Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1297 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 2nd Street
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Turn left onto 108th Avenue Northeast
655 ft · 18 sec · 108th Avenue Northeast
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Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1762 ft · 59 sec · Northeast 4th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 405 South: Renton
2165 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WA 167 South: Auburn, Rainier Avenue South
2523 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on WA 167 South: Auburn
2499 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 13 min · Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street Northwest
1448 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto 15th Street Northwest
2596 ft · 1 min · 15th Street Northwest
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Turn right onto C Street Northwest
1.1 mi · 3 min · C Street Northwest
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1135 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue and Auburn.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Valley Freeway
Merge slight left onto Valley Freeway
10.2 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely leaving Bellevue and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Auburn?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Renton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Bellevue and 13.5 miles from Auburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.76 one way or $9.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Bellevue and Light Rain Likely near Auburn.
Stop Ideas Near Renton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Tukwila Community Center
Auburn Building Permits
City of Auburn
Auburn Community & Event Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Renton.
Tukwila station
King Street Station
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Tacoma Dome Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 km).
#1 Bellevue
The most populous city in Washington.
| Population | 148,073 |
| Coordinates | 47.6103800, -122.2006800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Auburn
The second most populous city in Pierce County, Washington.
| Population | 81,024 |
| Coordinates | 47.3073200, -122.2284500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: A Street Southeast (-122.228563, 47.307325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $5.23 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| Mid-grade | $5.57 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $5.77 | $5.25 | $10.50 |
| Diesel | $5.47 | $4.97 | $9.95 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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